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title: "Supply of Graduation & Ceremonial Gowns, Photography and Events Services - Mini competition using the LUPC Framework Agreement - Framework Reference PFB5073LU - AWARD"
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# Supply of Graduation & Ceremonial Gowns, Photography and Events Services - Mini competition using the LUPC Framework Agreement - Framework Reference PFB5073LU - AWARD

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-81455d3f-e39e-488f-83f2-6ea9d0982424

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## Summary

The University of Cumbria has awarded a contract for the Supply of Graduation & Ceremonial Gowns, Photography, and Events Services under a mini-competition using the LUPC Framework Agreement. The contract involves managing and operating the provision of ceremonial dress for graduations over a three-year period, starting from 1st August 2023. The tender process was carried out using a selective procurement method with a restricted procedure. The procurement stage has been completed, and the contract period extends until 2026.

This opportunity for business growth is suitable for companies providing special clothing and accessories as well as specialised photography services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable for this contract. Businesses looking to offer graduation gown services, photography services for university events, and manage graduation operations are well-suited to compete. The University of Cumbria, based in Lancaster, Lancashire, United Kingdom, is the buying organization for this procurement process in the services category.

## Notice

The University of Cumbria are inviting tenders for the supply of Graduation & Ceremonial Gowns, Photography and Events Services. This contract is offered via a mini competition using the LUPC Framework Agreement for the supply of Graduation & Ceremonial Gowns, Photography and Events Services (Framework Reference PFB5073LU). LOT 1 Graduation Gowns The University is looking to appoint a supplier to manage and operate the provision of ceremonial dress for graduation including gowns, hoods and hats for students, University staff, partners and stakeholders. The initial booking process should be managed by the supplier's website which should run alongside the University's ceremony administration. In addition, there would be the expectation that the supplier have adequate numbers of staff present at all ceremonies in order to assist with the robing process for students and academic staff. The university wishes to award the contract for a three-year period, commencing 1st August 2023 with the option to extend for a further two years. LOT 2 Photography Services We are also looking to appoint a supplier to manage and operate the photography for the graduation, including photographs for the students, Honorary Fellows, and Prize Winners. In addition, to offer services at other University events, such as inaugurations, when required. The University would require the supplier to assume responsibility of operations at the graduations, providing all necessary staff. The University wishes to award the contract for a three-year period, commencing 1st August 2023 with the option to extend for a further two years. Only those suppliers listed on the relevant LOTs of this Framework are eligible to submit returns.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38e93627-e787-4ffd-a695-c7933faf82ed |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2023 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA |
| Locality | LANCASHIRE |
| Post town | Lancaster |
| Postcode | LA1 3BE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre |
| Local authority | Lancaster |
| Electoral ward | John O'Gaunt |
| Westminster constituency | Lancaster and Wyre |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EDE AND RAVENSCROFT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 18400000 - Special clothing and accessories
- 79961300 - Specialised photography services

## Release History

- 14 Aug 2023 at 11:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38e93627-e787-4ffd-a695-c7933faf82ed

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38e93627-e787-4ffd-a695-c7933faf82ed
  14th August 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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